#6C4239 Hex Color
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The hex code #6c4239 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte, dusty appearance brings seriousness, depth, and restrained energy to branding, editorial layouts, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone or large background with white text, which reaches about 8.5:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #6c4239
What is #6c4239 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c4239 is rgb(108, 66, 57), in HSL hsl(11, 31%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 47%, 58%.
Which colors pair well with #6c4239?
Is #6c4239 a warm or cool color?
#6c4239 reads as a warm, muted red because its low saturation is softened by brown undertones rather than blue or violet, keeping it visually close to earthy neutrals across most palettes.
Is #6c4239 readable on white or black?
#6c4239 has a 8.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.